Bus from Helensburgh to Garelochhead
2 direct routes · about 17 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 23:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Garelochhead as of 06:41
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Helensburgh, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | Wilson's of Rhu | ~17 min | 16 | Sat 16 · no Sunday buses | 08:00 | 22:00 | Helensburgh Railway Station (opp) | Dunivard Road (opp) | Rhu, Blairvadach, Shandon & Faslane |
| 316 | Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches | ~18 min | 9 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 23:00 | Helensburgh Railway Station (opp) | Dunivard Road (opp) | Rhu, Blairvadach, Shandon & Faslane |
Times are for the first boarding point in Helensburgh on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 316 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Helensburgh to Garelochhead?
2 routes run directly from Helensburgh to Garelochhead: the 316 (Wilson's of Rhu), the 316 (Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches). The most frequent is the 316, 16 times each weekday — board at Helensburgh Railway Station (opp) and get off at Dunivard Road (opp), about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Helensburgh to Garelochhead?
Around 17 minutes on the 316, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Rhu, Blairvadach, Shandon, Faslane on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Helensburgh to Garelochhead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:00 and the last around 23:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Helensburgh to Garelochhead?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.